Prescription Drugs
October is Talk About Prescriptions Month, and its observance couldn’t come at a better time. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a June survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed dramatic increases in depression, anxiety, and drug use among Americans. Although studies have indicated an increase in alcohol use, experts warn that […]
It started out as a routine annual screening. Weeks later, on October 17, 2019, to be exact, I was in a hospital waiting for surgery. As part of the process, nurses, a physician’s assistant, the surgeon, and others visited my bedside. All added value to the experience. But the standout is one medical professional – […]
The opioid epidemic is perhaps the worst public health crisis the U.S. has ever endured. Each year, tens of thousands of individuals die of opioid-related overdoses, while millions more suffer from addiction. To win the war against opioids, the country needs every weapon in its arsenal. Unfortunately, one of the most effective weapons in that […]